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Books I think about a lot and wish everyone would read
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items A collection of my favorite dark and strange books and useful accessories for reading
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Favorite Books
My best reading finds - mainly gothic/dark academia/ominous/dystopian reads. Many of these will have been mentioned in my book recommendation and review videos.
A surreal and twisted tale about a socially awkward graduate student who becomes entangled in the bizarre and sinister world of a group of wealthy, eccentric women known as the "Bunnies."
Bunny by Mona Awad
A dark and gripping novel about a group of elite college students whose obsession with their Greek philosophy professor leads them to commit a murder, unraveling their lives in the process.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A profoundly emotional and harrowing novel that follows the lives of four college friends, focusing on the traumatic past of one of them, exploring themes of pain, friendship, love, and survival.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
A poignant and melancholic novel about a young Turkish man’s unrequited love for a mysterious and independent woman, exploring themes of longing, identity, and the complexities of human connection.
Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
A dark, thought-provoking fantasy novel set in an alternate 19th-century Oxford, where a group of students skilled in translation must navigate colonialism, power, and language to fight against an oppressive empire.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
A compelling novel about a young woman who has made the decision to leave earth to become part of a colony on a distant planet.
Everything You Ever Wanted by Luiza Sauma
A haunting and introspective novel about a girl in an isolated, underground space with no memory of her past, exploring themes of identity, survival, and the nature of humanity.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
A darkly comedic and surreal novel about a theater professor battling chronic pain and her struggle for agency, as she navigates a world filled with obsession, betrayal, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.
All's Well by Mona Awad
A philosophical thriller that follows an eccentric, reclusive woman in a remote Polish village, as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to animal rights and human nature.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
A tender and poignant novella about a young girl sent to live with distant relatives on a rural farm, where she experiences love, loss, and the complexities of family in a deeply transformative way.
Foster by Claire Keegan
A compelling, creepy tale, one that raises relevant questions about who “owns” a woman’s body.
Orpheus Builds A Girl by Heather Parry | Waterstones
A poignant book about grief and loss, The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion recounts the author's personal journey through the sudden death of her husband and the illness of her daughter, examining the complexities of mourning and the search fo...
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion | Waterstones
A suspenseful book about obsession and identity, Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier follows an unnamed young woman who marries a wealthy widower, only to find herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca, and the mysterious secrets surrounding ...
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, Sally Beauman | Waterstones
A compelling book about loss and survival, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt follows Theo Decker, a boy who survives a terrorist attack and is left with a priceless painting, leading him through a tumultuous journey of grief, crime, and the search for mea...
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt | Waterstones
A powerful book about race and identity, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison tells the story of Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who yearns for blue eyes and societal acceptance, exploring the devastating effects of racism, beauty standards, and self...
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison | Waterstones
A haunting book about friendship and boundaries, The Door by Magda Szabó explores the complex relationship between a writer and her enigmatic, fiercely independent housekeeper, revealing themes of trust, power, and the secrets that lie behind closed ...
The Door by Magda Szabó, Len Rix | Waterstones
A darkly satirical book about escapism and self-destruction, My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh follows a young woman in New York City who retreats into a year of drug-induced sleep in an attempt to numb herself from the pain of her l...
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh | Waterstones
A chilling book about fear and isolation, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson follows four individuals who stay in a mysterious, eerie mansion, where unsettling events blur the line between the supernatural and psychological, exploring them...
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson | Waterstones